‘Yes,’ was Rodman’s reply. ‘We shall hear from Agworth in the morning.’
‘All right.—Alice, this is Mr. Rodman.—My sister, Rodman.’
Richard’s right-hand man performed civilities with decidedly more finish than Richard himself had at command.
‘I am very happy to meet Miss Mutimer. I hope we shall have the pleasure of showing her New Wanley to-morrow.’
‘She and Miss Waltham will walk down in the morning. Good night, Rodman. Cold, eh?’
‘Why didn’t you introduce him this afternoon?’ Alice asked as she walked on.
‘I didn’t think of it—I was bothered.’
‘He seems very gentlemanly.’
‘Oh, Rodman’s seen a deal of life. He’s a useful fellow—gets through work in a wonderful way.’
‘But is he a gentleman? I mean, was he once?’